Supplier Quality Lead

EVera Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Milton Keynes is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of supplier quality performance. The role involves managing supplier-related issues, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions to ensure smooth production. Ideal candidates should have experience in automotive or electronic manufacturing and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen a fast-moving supply chain and make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Background in automotive or electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret and analyze supplier KPIs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance and prevent issues before production.
• Act as the primary escalation point for supplier defects.
• Conduct supplier audits and lead corrective action activities.

Skills

Supplier quality performance management

Supplier KPIs analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

A key opportunity has opened for a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead of supplier performance activities in a high performance EV engineering & manufacturing business.

This role is all about taking ownership, challenging suppliers, and ensuring the components we depend on arrive exactly as expected, on time, on quality, and with zero disruption. If you're motivated by solving problems at source, driving supplier accountability, and keeping production running smoothly, this is where you can make a real impact.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will:

• Own supplier quality performance across assigned suppliers and commodities, ensuring issues are prevented before they reach production.
• Act as the primary escalation point for supplier‑related defects, delivery risks, or quality concerns impacting manufacturing or customer delivery.
• Lead supplier containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site investigations across process, product, and system levels.
• Drive APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection, and change‑control activities for robust part introduction.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing to resolve issues quickly and maintain delivery continuity.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will have:

• Background in automotive, electronics, electro-mechanical, industrial, or similar engineered product environments.
• Ability to interpret and analyse supplier KPIs (PPM, NCRs, OTD, COPQ).
• Persistent, action‑oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier issues simultaneously in a fast‑paced setting.
• Comfortable travelling to supplier sites when required.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills.

If you’re ready to take ownership of supplier performance, resolve issues before they hit production, and strengthen a fast‑moving supply chain, this role will give you the platform to excel. Apply online and we will be in touch with more details!